2. Make a TIP Chart for the 12 vocabulary words this week.Use the kid's dictionary that is on Ms. Whitley's website or an actual dictionary in our class library to help you find the information (definition) for your TIP chart.​Do not Google definitions!

Work on Writing: Go to Big Universe and read: What is a VertebrateThen answer the questions on the worksheet the teacher gives you. Use the text to help you find the answers.

Listen to Reading: Complete 1 reading lesson on Success Maker.

FRIDAY:Work on Writing: Go to Big Universe and read: How to Write a PoemUse the book to help you write at least three of the following types of poems: Couplet, Shape Poem, Senses Poem, Acrostic Poem or a Cinquain. ​Use the worksheet that the teacher gives you to complete the writing of your poems.

Volcano Power Point​Word Work:Read this week's Wonderopolis article "What is a Trojan Horse?"Use these vocabulary words and their definitions to write two quality sentences for each word (you may work with a partner on this project)1. epic: noun; a long poem, usually taken from an ancient story told out loud about the adventures of a heroic or legendary people in historysynonyms: a heroic poem2. infect: verb; to cause (someone or something) to become sick or affected by disease3. suspicious: adjective; having or showing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly : feeling or showing suspicion4. siege: noun; a situation in which soldiers or police officers surround a city, building, etc., in order to try to take control of it5. ancient: adjective; very old : having lived or existed for a very long time6. scenario: noun; a description of what could possibly happen​

Work on Writing: Read the "What Is a Trojan Horse" article on and answer the following questions in RADD format on notebook paper. You may work with a partner!Have You Ever Wondered...1. What is a Trojan horse?2. What epic poem contains the story of the Trojan horse?3. What might a modern-day Trojan horse look like?

​​Listen to Reading:

Complete 4 Reading Lessons on Success Maker this week!

Only do one lesson per day if you know you have Work on Writing and Word Work tasks to complete!

Read to Self: On Monday, listen to the Wonderopolis article "Why Do Some Years Leap Ahead?" several times. You should be able to answer the 3 wonder questions once you read and re-read the article!​Word Work: Create a picture dictionary for the following vocabulary words from the "Why Do Some Years Leap Ahead" article. A picture dictionary includes: the vocabulary word, the definition and a picture.1. astronomer2. calendar 3. century4. coincide5. complicated (complicate)6. glimpse7. manage8. mesmerized (mesmerize9. precisely (precise)10. solar

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Work on Writing: Answer the following wonder questions on notebook paper in RADD format!

Why do some years leap ahead?

How long does it take Earth to travel once around the Sun?

Do leap years always occur every four years?

Listen to Reading: Complete 3 reading lessons on ​Success Maker. No more than one lesson per day.

Word Work: Using the Wonderopolis article about The Underground Railroad from last week, create a picture dictionary for the following words:1. abolitionist2. conceal3. conductor4. folklore5. free6. network7. ordeal8. plantation9. slave Your picture dictionary will help prepare you for your vocabulary quiz at the end of the week.

Work on Writing: Answer the following questions in RADD format on notebook paper to turn in by Thursday.Based on reading the Underground Railroad article on Wonderopolis. 1. What was the Underground Railroad?2. Who was Harriet Tubman?3. How many slaves reached freedom through the Underground Railroad?

Done with Word Work and Work on Writing?

Do 3 reading lessons on Success Maker (no more than one lesson per day) and

Word Work:Wonder Words Challenge! Complete the challenge and reread/listen to the text as many times as you need in order to learn the words. Choose 6 of the words from the Wonder Words list about the Underground Railroad.Choose one way to demonstrate (show) your understanding of the words:1. make your own 4-square- use 4-square sheets in the black bucket2. picture dictionary- you draw a picture to illustrate (show) what the word means on notebook paper.3. write a story using your chosen words on notebook paper (underline the wonder words in your story)​Work on Writing:1. Take a self-guided tour of historical fiction by viewing the links on this padlet. 2. Complete the quiz on historical fiction on Thursday or Friday this week--I will post the link on Thursday. 3. After watching the two read alouds (White Socks Only and Catching the Moon), choose one of the books to complete the story map (provided by Mrs. Gridley). Then, uses the story map graphic organizer to help you write a summary.

Read to Self: Continue reading a chapter book of your choice. When you are finished, choose project for reflecting on and sharing your book with the class.

Success Maker: During your rounds, do Success Maker Reading 3 times throughout the week. ONLY do one session per day at most.

Work on Science: Watch the Bill Nye the Science Guy video to help you fill out the worksheet that you got on Wednesday--I told you to put it in your Daily 5 Folder.

Word Work: Watch this video to help you create your Four Square boxes for:denseequivalentinterpretationalternativeright write

Work on Writing: Read pages 197-204 in the social studies textbook. Complete the "Work on Writing: NC Traditions" worksheet. I gave this worksheet back to you on Tuesday and told you to keep it in your Daily 5 Folder.

Success Maker: Complete 3 reading lessons this week.

Read to Self:1. Good fit book. 2. The book you are reading for your reading group.

Word Work:Create four-squares for the following words in your vocabulary section of your binder: exaggeration, sufficient, fluency, purpose, dialogue, sequentialView the slideshow videohere.​Work on Writing:Read SUmmary: Traditional art, crafts and Music article. Write a summary of the main idea of each region.

Read to Self: Continue reading a good fit book of your choice.

Success Maker: During your rounds, do Success Maker Reading 3 times throughout the week. ONLY do one session per day at most.